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Anzu Partners

Anzu Partners, based in District of Columbia, backs Life Sciences, Industrial, Climate, and Deep Tech startups from Pre-Seed to Series B, typically leading rounds.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusLife sciences, Industrial, Climate, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team11 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Anzu Partners

11 people on the investing team, 7 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

David Michael
David MichaelManaging PartnerHe previously spent 24 years at The Boston Consulting Group, where he was a senior partner and held various leadership roles.
David Seldin
David SeldinManaging PartnerHe co-founded the firm and led the acquisition and sale of Axsun Technologies, among other roles.
Whitney Haring-Smith
Whitney Haring-SmithManaging PartnerHe previously worked as a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group and co-founded College Abacus.
Jason Smith
Jason SmithPartnerHe has healthcare innovation experience from roles at LiteCure and W.L.
Jimmy Kan
Jimmy KanPartnerFocus: semiconductors and hardware.
Michael Burychka
Michael BurychkaPartnerHe previously held senior roles at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital in London.
Cathryn PainePartnerFocus: human capital and talent operations.
Henk Both
Henk BothPrincipal, Investment
Jenna Abelli
Jenna AbelliPrincipal, InvestmentShe previously worked in brand management and tire development.
Josh Stiling
Josh StilingPrincipal, InvestmentFocus: material science, electrification, and manufacturing technologies.
Wilson PooleInvestment DirectorHe previously worked at an early-stage manufacturing company in aerospace and defense, focusing on prototype development and contract proposals.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

ArduinoFrameworkGelSightExcision BioTherapeuticsCarisma TherapeuticsExyn TechnologiesvoxeljetAxsun Technologies

In their words

Home - Anzu Partners | Breakthrough Industrial and Life Sciences TechnologiesAnzu Partners invests in breakthrough clean tech, industrial, and life science technologies with $1B in assets under management across venture, credit, and public structuwww.anzupartners.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Series B investors in United States563Seed climate investors204Seed deep tech investors200Seed life sciences investors186Series A life sciences investors167

Questions

What stage does Anzu Partners invest in?

Anzu Partners reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does Anzu Partners invest?

Anzu Partners has not reported a check size.

Does Anzu Partners lead rounds?

Yes. Anzu Partners says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Anzu Partners?

David Michael (Managing Partner), David Seldin (Managing Partner), Whitney Haring-Smith (Managing Partner), Jason Smith (Partner), Jimmy Kan (Partner), Michael Burychka (Partner).

Is Anzu Partners active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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